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Daily5REMODEL

Professional | Washington, DC
Services: Remodeling, Other
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Daily5REMODEL

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My company has subscribed to their site and followings for a while now and we have truly benefited from the information they share. Great job guys- keep it up!
EXOVATIONS
EXOVATIONS Cumming, GA
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    Commented on Feb 01, 2012
    Thanks so much, Exovations friends. Remodeling businesses like yours are a key reason d5R ...»
    exists -- to celebrate them!

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Remodeling: What's confusing/frustrating about working with remodelers, homeowners?

I'd love to share your thoughts with my readers on daily5REMODEL. Let's try to bridge the communications gap!
Daily5REMODEL
daily5REMODEL Washington, DC
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    Commented on Jan 18, 2012
    Wonderful responses. Thanks a bunch, everyone. I've been the client on many remodeling ...»
    projects, and I'm inclined to agree with the general consensus that better and clearer communication -- mainly on the part of the remodeling companies -- would make most projects go much more smoothly.

    And even when things do go wrong (because they will!), open and honest communication will make homeowners far more understanding and forgiving.

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  • Getting some paint on
  • Hardiplank siding
  • more paint 2
  • The drive in was a bit snowy...but the 4WD pulled us through 1
  • Maybelle Sunning in the back of the truck
  • T & G start on the back wall
  • Window installed ( the blue is the tarp out side...that outside wall gets siding in the spring)
  • my Mac-gyver  fix to the broken spray foam tip...it worked for a few seconds.
  • Maybelle in the snow 1
  • coyote tracks
  • taking a break hiking with the girls
  • Norwegian Smoked ale flavored with juniper berries...It was OK...I prefer more smoke like in an Alaskan Smoked Porter
  • sunset 1
  • fire light pic...30 sec at 4 am 1
  • both windows installed
  • short "scraps" used on seating fronts
  • up to near the loft hieght
  • this wood has some SWEET grain 1
  • the speaker shelf in the "dinning / sitting area"...Ipod  hooks up to speakers there
  • window prep
  • Black friday (day after Thanksgiving 2011)
  • Thanksgiving 2011 1
  • Thanksgiving 2011 Miss Maybelle Napping 3
  • Nachos over the wood stove 1
  • wood shed + part of the parking 2
  • memorial day weekend 2011
  • Wood shed March 2010
  • Tasha Painting Spring break 2011
  • spring break 2011
  • Ready to work 1
  • Girls at work 2
  • Weather proof layers
  • Pulling the old Tar paper
  • pulling staples
  • Our picnic table at the ranch...fire ring at far right with cowboy coffee pot
  • sept 2009 we started to dig footers
  • New adobe color
  • Me touching up the trim
  • new color going up
  • grouted tile and new cedar trim 3
  • seasons first rainbow 2
  • sad to leave 2
  • The pueblo colors we are after 1
  • ready for concrete
  • Mid sept back to start building
  • setting floor joists
  • ready for insulation
  • r-30 in floor
  • wall starts...race with the weather
  • more walls
  • near the end of first week
  • end of first week
  • inside at first week
  • after about 10 days building
  • solar panel parts
  • starting to insulate inside
  • west wall completed over thanksgiving break this year 1
  • The start of the tile work
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My cabin

Building a small (200 sq foot) off-grid cabin in Northern New Mexico. Progress goes slowly when working alone... ...»

*My motivation to do this project:

We bought some land (42 acres) and wanted to have a place to hang out at to enjoy it

KMS Woodworks
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
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  • Daily5REMODEL
    Commented on Jan 10, 2012
    Cool! Looks like a great little escape pod.
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Have you ever seen a chiseled edge on granite? Do you like it? I like it for a rustic, Non-Traditional look.

Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA
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  • Daily5REMODEL
    Commented on Jan 05, 2012
    I think it's a cool look, but I prefer the idea of using remnant granite -- pieces that would ...»
    otherwise have been tossed -- to cutting granite to achieve that look. We did a fun article about a Minneapolis design/build firm that uses remnant granite every chance it gets, and to really nice effect. Here's a link: http://www.daily5remodel.com/index.php?actio...

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Need Advice about false reviews on our google business listing

Since hometalkers are some of the most honest and ethical people that I have had the pleasure of interacting with on the internet- I need your advice. ...»

There is another remodeling company in our work area spamming our review sites including Google places. We have all positive review expect for a few 1 star reviews that are coming from one of my competitors. Should I ignore them and keep on getting good reviews from real clients and trades? Or should I get a few hometalkers to give us good reviews to counteract the negative reviews that are not real? I would never do this to another company even if I did not like them. It is not the ethical thing to do. Here is our places page for your reference- http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=sawhorse...

SawHorse.net
SawHorse.net Atlanta, GA
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  • Daily5REMODEL
    Commented on Jan 04, 2012
    I can imagine. @SawHorse, this seems to underscores the dangers of relying on online reviews, ...»
    for businesses and consumers alike. They're a wonderful thing, in theory, but can be abused and misinterpreted in many ways. I'm sure other of my readers have faced this also, so how about I ask them in tomorrow's issue how to confront this kind of damage? I think they'll also have good advice to help homeowners avoid being influenced by false reviews. FYI: d5R and Hometalk will be sharing more Q&As, so this could generate a great discussion that is seen by thousands of contractors and homeowners alike.

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  • A contemporary light fixture and new dining table pair well with the mirror the client had picked up at an Estate sale several years prior 1
  • The kitchen storage was maximized in several ways.  The cabinets were taken to the ceiling and we chose to install 15" deep upper cabinets.  Both corners in the kitchen maximized storage with a super susan and a corner cabinet instead of blind corner
  • The kitchen is made to feel more spacious by enlarging the pass through to the dining area and the addition of full height glass tile.
  • This kitchen is all of 8' x 6' and has all full size appliances.  Every inch of space is used and has added significant storage.
  • Condos can be tricky.  We had hoped to install a recessed wine cooler in this area but were thwarted by plumbing vents that could not be moved.  This 9" deep alcove fit a pair of wine cubes perfectly.  The area was trimmed out to look built in. 2
  • The bathroom was completely updated and maximized available storage.  The old vanity had a single sink off to one side and a useless open area for seating.  We moved the sink to center and added drawers to each side for husband and wife.
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  • Ellie loves her new home!
  • Cluttered, outdated and carpet throughout.
  • The tiled tub had existing water damage and we chose to replace it all with a Sterling Ensemble tub/shower unit with new glass doors
  • Old, drab and a very inefficient use of space for two
  • The kitchen before.
  • Notice the elevated bar int he before picture.  We cut this down even with the countertop to create more space and a feeling of openness.
  • blind cabinets in the corners were useless.  Anything put in there for storing was never to be seen again if it rested in the back.  This kitchen had only 1 drawer before the remodel
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Remodeling a small space is surely a challenge!

This 575 square foot condominium is owned by a young professional couple in Seattle, WA. They loved their urban life, but hated their home and were embarrassed to have company over. ...»
They were also busting at the seams for storage solutions.

We had a wonderful time working with this condo to maximize the existing space, create additional storage and most importantly we created a space the owner loves to spend time in.

Nip Tuck Remodeling
Nip Tuck Remodeling Woodinville, WA
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  • Daily5REMODEL
    Commented on Jan 03, 2012
    Really nice, April. It's fascinating to see what can be done with a small space, and really ...»
    timely as well, as so many homeowners are shifting their emphasis away from quantity/size and to quality/details.

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  • Seattle's Nip Tuck Remodel does a wonderful job with small spaces, as demonstrated in this condo kitchen. Learn more at http://www.niptuckremodel.com/services.html 3
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Daily5REMODEL
daily5REMODEL Washington, DC
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    Commented on Dec 28, 2011
    condominium kitchen remodel in Seattle by Nip Tuck Remodeling
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  • This second-floor conservatory addition is just one piece of a beautiful remodel by Elmshire Builders, Highland Park, Ill. Learn more at http://elmshire.com 8
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daily5REMODEL Washington, DC
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    conservatory addition by Elmshire Builders, Highland Park, Ill.
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  • This early 1800s Greek Revival Mansion in Charleston, S.C., was remodeled by Classic Remodeling & Construction. See more project images at http://www.daily5remodel.com/index.php?action=article&rowid=892 13
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daily5REMODEL Washington, DC
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    old-home remodel in Charleston, S.C., by Classic Remodeling & Construction
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  • AK Complete Home Renovations completed this Atlanta-area. Learn more here: http://www.akatlanta.com/ 14
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daily5REMODEL Washington, DC
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    Commented on Dec 28, 2011
    kitchen remodel in Lilburn, Ga., by AK Complete Home Renovations,
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